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Drvr. Joseph Theodore Baldwin

British Army Royal Engineers

from:Heston

Joey Baldwin only mentioned his captivity occasionally, so details are sparse. He spoke of having toothache, being taken out of the compound and having the tooth ripped out without anaesthesia and then being thrown back into the compound. He also said that he was taken in Greece, I believe Crete, though Crete may not be right, and that he didn't have a weapon - just a pickaxe handle.

When he returned from captivity, he was unable to sleep in a bed for quite some time, so he slept on the floor. His brother said that when Joey returned home, he was different. Instead of being quite an outgoing joker, he became more introverted, preferring his own company.



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